In the State of Florida a person is arrested for Felony DUI if it is their fourth offense. Felony DUI is a third degree felony. This charge is punishable by up to five years in prison to be served in the Florida Department of Corrections. It can also result in the permanent revocation of your driving privilege.

A person can also be arrested for a Felony DUI if at the time of the arrest there was serious bodily injury to another person. DUI with serious bodily injury is a third degree felony. It is punishable by up to five years prison to be served in the Department of Corrections.

If there is a death involved, it is charged as DUI manslaughter. This is a serious felony that can be charged as either a first or second degree depending on the circumstances. A conviction of DUI Manslaughter can be punishable by up to 30 years in prison! Representation in these cases is essential.

If you are convicted of a felony DUI, you are labeled a convicted felon. You will lose your right to vote, carry firearms, receive financial aid and in some cases your security clearance for employment. It can also result in the denial of acceptance into some apartment, condominium or homeowner’s associations.

Having an experienced, aggressive attorney to defend a felony DUI charge is imperative. The attorneys of Finebloom and Haenel know how to attack the State’s felony case. In addition to defending you against the charge of DUI, our skilled attorneys can challenge the basis for filing the felony charge. We have the experience to protect you from being convicted and labeled a felony offender. Do not settle for inadequate representation with so much at stake. When you hire the law office of Finebloom and Haenel you are hiring an experienced staff that will protect your rights and fight for you.